Soundcraft EFX8 High-Performance 8-Channel Lexicon Effect Mixer

Brand

Soundcraft
Number of Channels

8
Item Weight

10.1 Pounds
Connectivity Technology

Auxiliary
Power Source

Corded Electric
About this item
8+2 and 12+2 channel frame sizes

32 FX settings

Tap Tempo and FX setting store function

XLR-type and ¼” metal jack connector sockets

1 configurable auxiliary bus

Product information
Item Weight

10.1 pounds
Product Dimensions

14.25 x 13 x 3.56 inches
ASIN

B003BQIUDY
Item model number

EFX8
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No
Date First Available

March 10, 2010
Size

8 + 2 channel
Power Source

Corded Electric
Product Description
The Sound craft EFX Series combines all the features of the popular Sound craft EPM mixer with a built-in 24-bit, digital Lexicon effects processor, expanding the Sound craft low-cost, multipurpose compact range. The Sound craft EFX8 mixer uses the same Audio DNA processor featured in many of the Digitech and Lexicon outboard equipment including the highly respected Lexicon MX400 processor. With over 35 years experience, the Lexicon name is synonymous with the best reverb and processing in the business, ensuring the finest quality effects not usually found in a console at this price level. The Effects section fits neatly into the mixers compact framework which is available in 8 or 12 mono input variants, both with 2 stereo channels and an effects send on each channel. There are 32 effects to choose from with a tap tempo function, 3 effects parameter controls and a user effects setting store facility. An effects channel level clip LED and Mute function gives the user even more flexibility. The emphasis with the Sound craft EFX is very firmly on quality build and audio performance, with an easy to understand control surface in line with the Sound craft professional range. The Sound craft EFX8 uses the highly-transparent GB30 Mic amp (designed by Graham Blyth for the company’s 30th anniversary, and also used on the larger LX7ii and GB Series professional consoles). The Sound craft EFX also offers all the features of the Sound craft EPM most notably a configurable aux send, XLR and ¼” metal jack connector sockets, RCA phono stereo playback inputs and record outputs, 3-band EQ with a swept mid on the mono inputs, 3-band EQ on the 2 stereo inputs, TRS insert sockets, inserts on all mono inputs, ten-segment LED output metering and a headphone output.

Soundcraft EFX8

Soundcraft EFX Mixing Console

The emphasis with the Soundcraft EFX is very firmly on build quality and audio performance, with an easy to understand control surface in line with the Soundcraft professional range. The Soundcraft EFX uses the highly-transparent GB30 Mic amp designed by Graham Blythe. The Soundcraft EFX offers a configurable aux send, XLR and ¼” metal jack connector sockets, RCA phono inputs and outputs, 3-band EQ, inserts, ten-segment LED output metering and a headphone output. The Effects section fits neatly into the mixers compact framework with an effects send on each channel. There are 32 effects to choose from with a tap tempo function, 3 effects parameter controls and a user effects setting store facility. An effects channel level clip LED and Mute function gives the user even more flexibility.

Audio Specifications
Frequency Response

Mic input to line output
T.H.D

Mic sensitivity -30dBu, +14dBu @ mix output 0.02% @ 1kHz
Noise

-126.5dBu (150 Ohm source)
Mic Inputs

+15dBu max
Line Inputs

+30dBu max
Stereo Inputs

+30dBu max
Mix Outputs

+20dBu max
Mic Input Impedence

2 kOhms
Line Input Impedence

10 kOhms
Stereo Input Impedence

65 kOhms (stereo), 35kOhms (mono)
EQ (Mono inputs) HF:

12Hz, +/-15dBu
EQ (Mono inputs) MF:

(swept) 150Hz – 3.5Khz, +/- 15dBu, Q=0.8
EQ (Mono inputs) LF:

80Hz, +/-15dBu
EQ (Stereo inputs) HF:

12Hz, +/-15dBu
EQ (Stereo inputs) MF:

720Hz, +/-15dBu
EQ (Stereo inputs) LF:

80Hz, +/-15dBu
Product Type

Multipurpose Compact Mixer

Multipurpose Compact Mixer

Operational simplicity, clarity and intuitiveness

4 group busses configured and an integral 6 x 2 matrix

Operational simplicity, clarity and intuitiveness

GB30 Mic preamps and EQ
Intended Use

Designed specifically for many applications including live music, recording, houses of worship and multi-speaker installations

Designed specifically for many applications including live music, recording, houses of worship and multi-speaker installations

Designed specifically for smaller installations in churches and performance venues, or for small portable PA systems

Designed specifically for Installed-Sound and Audio-Visual applications

Designed specifically for smaller installations in churches and performance venues, or for small portable PA systems

Designed specifically for installations such as churches and performance venues, or for small touring sound systems
Available Sizes

Available in frame sizes 8×2 or 12×2 channel

Available in frame sizes 8×2 or 12×2 channel

Available in frame sizes 8 (GB2R-16) or 10 (GB2R-12/2) busses

Available in frame sizes 16, 24 and 32 channel configurations

Available in frame sizes 8 (GB2R-16) or 10 (GB2R-12/2) busses

Available in frame sizes from 16 to 40 channels
Output Matrix

8×2 Output Matrix

12×2 Output Matrix

6×2 Output Matrix

6×2 Output Matrix

6×2 Output Matrix

7×4 Output Matrix
Limiter

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Limiter on record output
EQ

3-band EQ

3-band EQ

4-band GB30 EQ

4-band GB30 EQ

4-band GB30 EQ

4-band GB30 EQ
GB30 mic pre-amp

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All metal TRS jacks and Neutrik XLRs

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Direct outputs on all mono input channels

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Integral power supply, with an external power supply link option

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